Best Batterys
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Best Batterys
Got some numbers.
no start. 12.52
started with glow plugs energized 11.93
started with lights and heater on high at idle 14.3
what do ya think, strong enough yet?
Asking because truck cranked real hard ( I know its cold out).
no start. 12.52
started with glow plugs energized 11.93
started with lights and heater on high at idle 14.3
what do ya think, strong enough yet?
Asking because truck cranked real hard ( I know its cold out).
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Ditto with Chris. A new starter spins these engines super fast.
Are these your original batteries? If so, they might last another year or two. I got 6.5 years out of my factory batteries. The new ones are Motorcraft 850cca batts. The originals were only 650's. They were only a little more expensive then the auto stores, but they're 36 month free exchange, 100 month prorated.
Are these your original batteries? If so, they might last another year or two. I got 6.5 years out of my factory batteries. The new ones are Motorcraft 850cca batts. The originals were only 650's. They were only a little more expensive then the auto stores, but they're 36 month free exchange, 100 month prorated.
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They are motorcraft 750CCA I think. So I would think there original. And starter was never replaced. I saw those high power starters on ebay. You think there any good?
Truck smokes the norm on start up. After work today it didn't smoke near as much as this morning when it was 11 deg. out. Plus I wait 20 secs past when the WTS light goes out, since I have the GPR LED mod.
Truck smokes the norm on start up. After work today it didn't smoke near as much as this morning when it was 11 deg. out. Plus I wait 20 secs past when the WTS light goes out, since I have the GPR LED mod.
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If they're original batteries, it won't be long before you need new ones soon enough. As Trevor pointed out, you can get a great warranty on a new set of Motorcraft batteries.
If you're speaking of the hi-torque starters from DB-Electrical, then yes. Several people here have them. I bought their regular starter instead of the high torque, and couldn't be happier.
If you're speaking of the hi-torque starters from DB-Electrical, then yes. Several people here have them. I bought their regular starter instead of the high torque, and couldn't be happier.
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I will look into geting batterys in a few months then.
I see two starters. One is 3.6 KW with 12 teeth the other is 4 KW with 13 teeth. Does any of that make a differance?
I see two starters. One is 3.6 KW with 12 teeth the other is 4 KW with 13 teeth. Does any of that make a differance?
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I don't know, but I replaced my 2002 starter 2 months ago because it was kind of dragging. Age may play a factor here. Don't forget the oil option for the cold weather. I hear that makes a big difference too.
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Wow what a difference. Started like a gas engine , no romp and easier cold drive away. You might consider an oil change before a starter. Worked for me. I do think I will need bat's soon but just not now as in 25 degree it starts right up with 148,000 on the starter.
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I want to put Rotella 5w40 Full synthetic in but I have about 2k on my oil so I have a few miles to go yet before I change it. I just hate seeing the price of the synthetic vs dino.
Started fine this morning at 14 deg. Not as slow cranking as yesterday morning.
Started fine this morning at 14 deg. Not as slow cranking as yesterday morning.
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From batteries to starters to oils.... HA!
Yes, I normally wouldn't chime in on something unless I feel confident of my comments but I changed to synth. oil and probably will stay on it year-round.
Yes, I normally wouldn't chime in on something unless I feel confident of my comments but I changed to synth. oil and probably will stay on it year-round.
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